Classroom Management : Models, Applications, and Cases

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Classroom Management: Models, Applications, and Cases offers a comprehensive overview of many classroom management models for teachers to consider as they develop their own classroom-management philosophy. Part I provides a timely assessment of the need for classroom management; Part II presents a useful survey of foundational and contemporary classroom management models and theorists; and Part III examines the application of theory to classroom practice. Through activities, case studies, and other features, teachers will develop their own classroom management philosophies and realistically plan how to incorporate them into their classroom practice. Book jacket.

PART 1 Understanding the Need for Classroom Management

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(20)

Introducing the Concept of Classroom Management

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(18)

Focusing Questions

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(1)

Key Terms

3

(1)

Classroom Management

4

(1)

Defining Classroom Management

4

(1)

Connecting Classroom Management to Philosophy and Instruction

4

(3)

Classroom Management and Discipline in Contemporary Schools

5

(1)

Types of Student Misbehaviors

5

(1)

Extent and Effects of the Problem

5

(1)

Effects on Teachers and Students

6

(1)

Causes of Classroom Management Problems

6

(1)

Student Diversity and Classroom Management

7

(5)

Cultural, Intracultural, and Gender Differences

7

(2)

Linguistic Differences

9

(1)

Socioeconomic Level

10

(1)

Developmental Differences

10

(1)

Inclusion and the Management of All Students

10

(2)

Developing a Personal Classroom Management Model

12

(6)

Identifying Target Behaviors to Address

13

(1)

Teachers' Contributions to Behavior Problems

14

(4)

Aggression, Violence, and the Safe Schools Movement

18

(1)

The Problem of Aggression and Violence

18

(1)

The Safe Schools Movement

18

(1)

The Role of Effective Classroom Management

18

(1)

Concluding Remarks

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(1)

Suggested Readings

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(2)

PART 2 Understanding Classroom Management Models

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Building the Foundation: Skinner; Redl and Wattenberg; Glasser; and Gordon